MusicAeterna: Beethoven and Mozart – Classics in the New Dimension

In the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory on June 8 and 9, 2026, the musicAeterna orchestra, under the direction of Theodor Currentzis, will present the final symphonic program of the season, performed in a unique sound. The repertoire of the concert includes Ludwig’s Overture (Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4) and Jupiter (Mozart’s Symphony No. 41).

MusicAeterna, known for its deep knowledge of classical music, presented Beethoven’s entire symphonies at the Salzburg Festival earlier in 2018, receiving critical acclaim for its “radical” and groundbreaking performance. Mozart's music recordings, made by musicAeterna, gave rise to the phenomenon of "Permian Mozart", noting their combination of historical accuracy and relevance.

The concert will be held in a specially prepared sound – in the formation of 430 Hz, using historical instruments, including natural pipes, horns with interchangeable crowns, wooden wind eras, kettles of ancient design and string instruments with residential strings. This approach is designed to recreate the acoustic experience of the era of Viennese classicism.

Beethoven’s symphonies No. 4 and Mozart’s Jupiter show different views on the classical form, in which composers appear with unexpected roles: Mozart has solemnity and heroism, Beethoven has lyricism and humor. Mozart’s Jupiter, the composer’s last and largest symphony, is one of the greatest masterpieces of symphonic music.

Ilya Gaisin, the conductor-assistant of Theodor Currentzis, calls the finale of Jupiter “perfection,” and Mahler was inspired by his mystical introduction, using it in his First Symphony. Together, Beethoven and Mozart, like precious rings, create the effect of radiance, reinforcing each other.

The same program will be the opening of the Diaghilev Festival in Perm on June 11 and 12.